Body Building - Training

Training Cycles:
As a rule of thumb, one should wait 48 hours before training the same body part again.

As for training cycles, it really depends on your availability and the goals you want to achieve. The following training cycles are excellent, and each individual exercise can be substituted for ones that you choose:

Day	Example 1	Example 2	Example 3
Day 1	Chest, Biceps & Abs	Shoulders & Triceps	Chest, Biceps & Triceps
Day 2	Back & Triceps	Back	Legs
Day 3	Off	Off	Off
Day 4	Shoulders & Legs	Chest & Biceps	Back & Shoulders
Day 5	Off	Legs	Off

You need to carry out different amounts of sets and reps for various exercises. Repetitions are the number of times you carry out a specific exercise whereas sets are the block of repetitions of one specific exercise.

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most important factors in bodybuilding. You could lift weights all day all night, 7 days a week and you'd never see results if your diet was not in tact. Your body needs the right distribution of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrates. You will also need to include Vitamins and minerals which also essential in your diet. The right mix of nutrients will vary from one individual to another depending on factors such as weight, metabolism and fitness goals. As a rule of thumb, eat smaller portions more frequently. Eat protein and carbohydrates four to seven times a day and drink plenty of water.

Provide your body with some TLC. Rest, rest and more rest. You have been working your muscles very hard, and your muscles need to replenish themselves. Make sure to get a good night's sleep and don't overdo it with other physical activities. Keep in mind that during your rest period is when your muscles absorb the essential amino acids from the protein which help make your muscles larger!